Principal Post
Dear Families,
Tomorrow we come to the end of Term 1!
Please note that school will finish at 2:30pm
I thank each one of you for the trust that you place in us as educators as we partner with you to support your child here at SJV.
To all our Preps and other new students, we hope that your start at SJV has been full of learning and enjoyment. We hope you have settled well, found friends and are learning all the routines of school life at SJV!!
To our new families we hope that you feel well supported and are looking forward to a long and productive association with our wonderful school.
Whilst COVID restrictions have across the term eased somewhat in Victoria, we are still guided by our State Chief Health Officer and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. As we are aware though, COVID Restrictions can change on a weekly or even daily basis.
It is our hope that when Term 2 comes around we will gradually begin to see more activities return to SJV.
Staff News Term 2
Our congratulations to Claire Russo who yesterday accepted a job as a Religious Education Teacher at Mazenod College. Claire has been teaching at SJV for the past eleven years. She is very excited to be moving into a new challenge of Junior Secondary Teaching.
Claire will begin her new job at a negotiated time in Term 2. We will now advertise for a classroom teacher to join our team for the remainder of this year. As one door closes another opens. We will continue to ensure that the students in 3/4RS are well supported by all staff. This will include a thorough handover from Claire to the new teacher when appointed. I will keep the community informed.
Staff - Congratulations
Wedding Bells for Nick Hoare and Christine Ly on April 17th!! From all within the community we wish Nick and Christine every blessing for a long and happy life together.
Nick will return to SJV at the beginning of week 2, April 26th.
School Closure Day (Term 2)
Please note that the school will be closed for students on MONDAY 19th APRIL. This is the first day of Term 2. Staff will be participating in further Professional Learning around 'Learning Intentions and Success Criteria'.
School will begin for all students on Tuesday April 20th at 8:45am.
Year 3 -6 Swimming Program
Today our Year 3-6 students completed their Swimming Program. We hope that the lessons across the last few weeks have added to the students confidence and skill around water. Thank you for your ongoing support.
2022 Prep Enrolment - siblings
Current families- If you have a child beginning school in Prep in 2022, we now assume that your enrolment application is lodged at the office. If this is not the case then please contact Leyla at the office so we can update our enrolment numbers.
Having your enrolment application for your child allows us to plan accurately for admissions of new families in 2022.
Open Days
Our next Open Days for prospective families are April 26th and May 4th
If any parent is able to display the Open Day Flyer in their shop window, please email the school or let us know as soon as possible and we will send one to you.
Research says parents play a pivotal role is marketing the school. Please talk to your friends and neighbours and tell prospective families to organize a tour.
If our Open Days dates do not suit a parent they are able to make a mutually convenient time.
Parents and Friends
Some great news..... We will be re-launching our P&F again at the start of Term 2!!
We will start by having a gathering and talking about the role of a P&F and brainstorm ideas about what our P&F might be able to do. Of course we will need to be aware of COVID restrictions and
Date: Thursday 6th May
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Staff room (refreshments available)
All welcome including new parents
Please RSVP by completing this Google Form Link (With COVID restrictions it is important that we know numbers)
Key Enrolment Days for Year 5 students in 2021 starting Year 7 in 2023 in Catholic Schools
Please see Dates to Remember page for Important Dates
Please contact Colleges directly for updated or important information.
Kelly Sports
A flyer advertising Kelly Sports activities for students in Term 2 has been sent home. Please note that Kelly Sports use the school grounds and facilities, but the school is not in charge or responsible for the students during and after the program.
Can you help the Parish?
If you have 2 hours spare? Some members of Fete Committee are sorting out some books / clothes at 10am on Monday April 5th and Tuesday 6th April. If you can assist come to to the playground area near the green shed. Coordinator Alice Peters.
Happy Easter
To all our students & families we wish you a very Happy, Holy and Safe Easter with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you all at the beginning of Term 2 - Tuesday 20th April at 8:45am
